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In the recruiting process, as in life, honesty is the best policy. There’s a big difference between putting your best foot forward and carefully crafting your message to a college coach and not telling them the truth to make yourself seem like a different player or person than you really are. In the flurry of information that’s exchanged and questions that are asked during re...

We’re back to help  you make better-informed decisions about spending money while trying to get your son recruited to play college baseball. Before we discuss why showcases for the vast majority of high school underclassmen are a waste of time and money, there are a few articles that can help set the stage for this discussion.

In our article about balancing spending an...

Runner on second, 1 out, defense is ahead 4-3, 8th inning 

The hitter hits a line drive right back up the middle. The runner gets a good read from second and has turned third by the time the centerfielder gloves the ball. The centerfielder wants to keep his team ahead, and he knows he doesn’t have much time, so he rears back...

“I think the biggest issue for young players is getting honest evaluation and finding the right level.” –University of Alabama Head Coach, Brad Bohannon, on finding a college fit  

Even though you didn’t get a season this year, it’s still important that you take the time to complete a personal self-evaluation. We are here to help you review and assess your current...

Situation

It’s the bottom of the 8th, there are 0 outs, and the offense is behind 4-3. 

The first hitter of the inning is a power hitter and wants to drive a ball and get into scoring position. He works the count to 3-1. Certain that he will get a good pitch to hit, he swings wildly at a high fastba...